Pursuitcore be the user is the official Last Man Standing (LMS) theme for The Kit in the Roblox asymmetric survival game PURSUITCORE, developed by TamaCorp. Composed by Alminum (also credited on SoundCloud as Alminum the squeal), the track was officially introduced in the Strife: Act 1.5 update on May 28, 2026, replacing the character's previous placeholder music. It serves as both a musical and thematic centerpiece for the game's most fragile survivor and is deeply tied to the rage-game-inspired "I Want to Be the User" (IWBTU) game mode.
Track Overview and Composition Details
The following table summarizes the verified details of the track based on official patch logs, community documentation, and developer track listings:
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Song Title | BE THE USER |
| Associated Character | The Kit (formerly Impossible Cat) |
| In-Game Context | Last Man Standing (LMS) Theme |
| Composer | Alminum (Alminum the squeal) |
| Release Date | May 28, 2026 (Strife: Act 1.5 Update) |
| Track Length | 180 seconds (3 minutes) |
| Previous LMS Theme | Wily Fortress 1 (Audio 8) |
| Unlock Prerequisite | IWBTU Gaiden Badge |
"BE THE USER" replaced the long-standing placeholder track "Wily Fortress 1," giving The Kit a dedicated musical identity. Released alongside major character balance adjustments in Act 1, the track features an energetic, melodic progression designed to fit the high-stakes tension of being the sole survivor in an arena surrounded by Terminators.
Thematic Connection to The Kit and IWBTU
The track title directly mirrors PURSUITCORE's special game mode, "I Want to Be the User" (IWBTU), as well as the unlock conditions for The Kit.
The "I Want to Be the User" Game Mode
IWBTU is a special event round selected via the pre-round wheel. In this mode, a single User faces off against up to seven Terminators. To unlock The Kit, a player must survive this mode as the designated User, earning the "IWBTU Gaiden" badge. The mode draws its inspiration and naming conventions from the cult indie platformer I Wanna Be the Guy: The Movie: The Game.
Character Lore and Homage
The Kit himself is an explicit homage to I Wanna Be the Guy and Syobon Action:
- Visual Design: The Kit is a diminutive sky-blue feline featuring a Japanese kaomoji face (`´・ω・``), floating disembodied limbs, and the Legendary Cape.
- Death Effects: Upon defeat, The Kit explodes into fragments rather than leaving a standard ragdoll corpse, accompanied by exclusive retro death audio.
- Voice Lines and Interactions: His voice blips and dialogues with characters like Roflpix quote directly from the confrontational cutscenes of I Wanna Be the Guy.
- Musical Tone: As noted in community analyses, "BE THE USER" reflects the underdog narrative of The Kit. The song begins with frantic, urgent pacing reflecting a character facing impossible odds, before resolving into an empowering, triumphant melody representing the drive to survive no matter how many attempts it takes.
The Gameplay Challenge of Hearing "BE THE USER"
Because "BE THE USER" only plays during Last Man Standing—when The Kit is the final living survivor in a standard match—hearing the full 180-second track in live gameplay is one of the rarest feats in PURSUITCORE.
The Kit operates under extreme gameplay restrictions that make reaching and surviving LMS exceptionally difficult:
- 15 Base HP: The Kit possesses only 15 Health Points and dies instantly from a single solid hit.
- The Fragile Passive: Unlike normal Users, The Kit receives no health pool increases during LMS or IWBTU. He cannot be downed or revived, and temporary damage from Zombies converts directly into permanent lethal damage.
- Active Defenses: The Kit relies on his Legendary Cape for unlimited vertical double-jumping to bypass obstacles and reach elevated map perches. For defense, he uses a rapid-fire Pistol with a 0.1-second cooldown that temporarily freezes Terminator abilities for 0.5 seconds, as well as a Charge Up stun (20-second cooldown) that immobilizes attackers for 2 seconds.
Because a single mistimed jump or stray hit from a Terminator like Captain Limewire or Jack Noir results in immediate elimination, most players only experience the first few seconds of "BE THE USER" before being defeated, making a complete LMS run with the track playing to completion a badge of honor among community members.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed "BE THE USER" for Pursuitcore?
"BE THE USER" was composed by Alminum, who also publishes tracks under the moniker Alminum the squeal. Alminum has contributed multiple soundtrack pieces for PURSUITCORE, including LMS themes such as Dante's "STARSHREDDER V2" and Vinnie's "SYSTEM CRASH" (co-composed with JunoBerry).
How do you trigger "BE THE USER" in a match?
The song triggers automatically as the background music when playing as The Kit and becoming the Last User Standing (LMS) after all other teammates have been downed or eliminated.
How do you unlock The Kit to use this LMS theme?
The Kit is unlocked by earning the "IWBTU Gaiden" badge. Players obtain this badge by successfully surviving the special "I Want to Be the User" event mode as the target User.
What song did The Kit use before "BE THE USER"?
Prior to the Strife: Act 1.5 update in May 2026, The Kit used an uncredited placeholder track titled "Wily Fortress 1" from the Mega Man franchise.
